Thanks for all the love for the Charity Home Playhouse project. I sure did have a blast and I hope to participate again next year:) We had a great weekend of absolutely nothing….Friday was spent with my 70 lb. lap dog on my chest….huddled by a warm fire. Saturday hubs and I had a great date night…and watched the first of season 3 House of Cards….a bit disappointed…anyone else watch? We only watched one episode. I’m hoping it gets better…we waited so long to see season 3.

It is still cold. I am officially ready to be done with winter. It’s Monday. Sorry…I sound annoyed don’t I? I am just tired of boots, and ice on the grass, and mud, and salt residue on the car….I miss tulips…..

But, one good thing about the cold…soup. A hot bowl of soup, tall glass of wine, homemade bread…it can make the coldness melt away. This pasta soup with sausage will please the whole family. Just serve it up with some veggie sticks or a salad…some bread or crackers…dinner is done:)

Really cannot express how much fun I had putting these playhouses together for these two sweet boys! I think using your talents for the good of others it's really the greatest joy possible. Everybody has a talent. Whatever yours is…. find a way to use it for the good of others… because you always get back more than you have given.
I learned so much throughout the course of the last few months working on this play house. I have had such a great time putting it all together. … [Read More...]

My bub’s is a freshman in high school. His classes every Wednesday start an hour later….. I don’t know why….but I know that I have loved having one more hour to start my day with him every week. We have gone to breakfast….stopped for coffee…and it is a hour that we can talk without any interruptions. You know teenage boys…they don’t just pour out themselves all that easily….and this hour every Wednesday to just chit chat has been such a highlight to my week. I promised him and myself to not … [Read More...]

4 degrees this morning….I don’t know why I feel I need to share the weather report with you…. #miserylovescompany:) Hope you had a fabulous weekend and are keeping warm wherever you are:) Crazy busy week here….Charity playhouse reveal…and lots of other fun things….but first…Noah’s house….
A playhouse for a little boy who loves the Catholic church. This was a unique challenge that was ahead of me when I was invited to be a part of the design team for this years charity playhouse. … [Read More...]

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of V8 Protein for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
Breakfast needs to be quick, painless, grab and go and good. My friends at V8 wanted me to share with you some new breakfast products that have just hit your grocery shelves. These new protein shakes and breakfast bars are great tasting on their own…very portable and very filling. Perfect for busy school mornings. I decided to use the vanilla shake to create a smoothie that incorporates a … [Read More...]

Hey yall! We made it to Friday....although I haven't showered the better part of the week and my diet has consisted of muffins, coffee and vodka....all is good:) My kiddos went back to school today...three cheers for routine being restored! The charity playhouse is almost ready for it's finishing touches...and I am so excited to share with you some of the special features. Next Wednesday and Thursday is go time...and I will be at the fairgrounds setting up for the big reveal. I cannot wait for … [Read More...]

Snow days make me lazy...and when I'm lazy I tend to bake....that makes no sense....I digress....here is something to bake today...that is sort of kind of healthy. Enjoy:) I am going back to bed...:)
I call these a banana pancake cookie because they are light and fluffy just like a pancake except they are totally portable like a cookie. They don't have a whole lot of sugar in them and only half a stick of butter. They freeze great and can thaw in the microwave or even a toaster oven. They are … [Read More...]

It’s snowing…like a lot…and school is probably cancelled again tomorrow. I feel like we have been pretty lucky this winter….so I am just going to try to enjoy staying in my jammies for a few days…hope it is warmer where you are!
I am busy working out the final details for this year’s charity playhouse I told you about last week. It is really coming together beautifully and I cannot wait to see Noah and Gabe’s reaction!! I wanted to share with you some of the fun details I am incorporating … [Read More...]

Happy weekend!!! I am on my way down to the Playhouse this morning to help paint. I will be sharing a few pics on instagram I am sure:) It is very exciting to see it come together. Be sure and take a minute to sign up for My Favorite Things Giveaway!!
My friend Sherrie made these about a year or so ago and they have become staple in our house. If you are from the south ( which is really kind of funny because Sherry's actually from Wisconsin)..and you have ever been to a baby shower or bridal … [Read More...]